LEEF Advisory Group

The LEEF Advisory group is made up of experts & practitioners from the LEEF membership, who support the LEEF Project Manager to deliver the LEEF annual plan, provide advice and troubleshoot where necessary.

The Advisory group does this by:

Attending meetings, in person or digitally.

Sharing knowledge, expertise, and advice to support the paid employee and volunteers so that they can fulfil their roles delivering workshops, training days and networking events to LEEF members.

Attending LEEF events and getting to know other LEEFers

Actively promoting LEEF and its events and representing the organisation in a positive light.

Always acting in the best interests of the charity – Not allowing your personal interests, views or prejudices affect your conduct as a member of the steering group.

Being on the LEEF Advisory group is a voluntary position but the benefits in terms of networking and being involved in training events are limitless. You will also work closely with a wide variety of experienced professionals in the field. Your role on the Advisory group may be short or long term (minimum 1 year), or project specific. Advisory group members are expected to bring with them their enthusiasm, commitment and love of the environment.

Advisory group members are expected to

Be a LEEF member

Attend meetings held monthly (or as required), usually at the LEEF offices. (currently South London botanical Institute, Tulse Hill).

We are particularly looking for a mix of people including those who have experience:

of delivering training and events

in marketing and promotion via word of mouth, digital and non digital media.

of successful grant applications and the subsequent project management.

in monitoring and evaluating projects against their objectives.

of working with and managing membership organisations.​

Advisory group members should also:

Listen to others and enjoy contributing to a team effort.

Have a bit of common sense

Have a robust knowledge of education and/or the environment that they are confident sharing with others.